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U.S. Might Restart Strikes on Iran, Trump and Hegseth Warn
ByKaroun Demirjian, Megan Mineiro, Euan Ward and Michael Levenson May 12, 2026

With talks at an impasse, both sides are holding to positions their opponents call unacceptable, while the economic pain caused by the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues to grow.

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As Trump Dismisses Iran Truce Plan, World Braces for Lasting Economic Pain
ByAaron Boxerman, Sanam Mahoozi, Michael Levenson and Max Bearak May 11, 2026May 12, 2026

President Trump said the fragile cease-fire was on “life support,” and India’s leader urged residents to cut back on purchases and travel.

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Mass starvation looms if fertilisers can’t pass key waterway, UN warns – as it happened
ByYohannes Lowe May 11, 2026May 12, 2026

This blog is now closedTrump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire fraysTurkey’s foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, will visit Qatar later today for talks on the war, its impact on the region and efforts to ensure navigati…

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Trump Says Iran’s Response to Latest U.S. Proposal ‘Totally Unacceptable’
ByAaron Boxerman and Adam Sella May 10, 2026May 11, 2026

The United States and Iran have been discussing a 30-day extension to their cease-fire and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Strait of Hormuz Remains Effectively Blocked After Naval Skirmishes
ByPranav Baskar and Devon Lum May 9, 2026May 10, 2026

The U.S. Navy’s blockade continued to intercept ships trying to leave or enter Iranian ports, while fear of Iranian attacks kept other ships from attempting passage through the narrows.

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US awaiting response from Iran over proposals for ceasefire deal, says Rubio
ByJason Burke International security correspondent May 8, 2026May 9, 2026

Diplomatic efforts continue despite fighting in and around contested strait of Hormuz in recent daysMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has said that Washington is expecting a response from Iran to its proposals for…

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Trump Says Cease-Fire Is Intact After Trade of Attacks in Strait of Hormuz
ByErica L. Green May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

The president dismissed Iran’s firing on U.S. vessels in the strait as a mere “trifle.”

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U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes as Tensions in Strait of Hormuz Rise
ByHelene Cooper May 7, 2026May 8, 2026

The escalating attacks raise the threat that the cease-fire could break down.

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Iran and U.S. Consider One-Page Plan to End Hostilities, Iranian Officials Say
ByFarnaz Fassihi May 7, 2026May 8, 2026

The plan would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and give the two countries 30 days to hammer out a comprehensive deal, according to three Iranian officials.

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Iran mocks Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ as adversaries wrestle over talks to end war
ByJulian Borger in Jerusalem May 7, 2026

President indicated that deal had materialised, but truth was that Saudi Arabia had stopped US use of its basesWhen Donald Trump abruptly pulled the plug on “Project Freedom”, the scheme to open the strait of Hormuz, barely a day after it had been anno…

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